Decision Modeling

This is the final part in my series on why we don’t recommend using executable decision models. Part 1 discussed the problem of additional model technical complexity required for executable models, resulting in business users disengagement. Part 2 detailed the challenges of reuse and maintenance with an executable model, and Part 3 outlined how executable […]

This is the third of four posts in my series on why not to use executable decision models. Part 1 discussed the difficulty in sustaining business user engagement when using executable models, and part 2 outlined the challenges of reuse and maintenance with executable models. Reason #3: Analytics and AI We are using decision models to […]

This is the second in my series on why not to use executable decision models. Part 1 discussed the importance of business user engagement and the challenges posed by executable decision models. Reason #2: Maintenance Most tools and methodologies focused on executable models are focused on getting to version 1, not on maintenance. This is, […]

Here at Decision Management Solutions, we are big believers in decision models using the DMN industry standard notation. We’ve modeled over 3,000 decisions around the world and we’ve trained over 1,000 people in decision modeling. We use decision modeling on all our projects and have done since 2011, before there was a standard. We use […]

Jim Sinur of Aragon Research just released a new report: Decision Management Platforms Sharpen Decision Outcomes for Enterprises An organization’s ability to execute superior decisions will be a huge differentiator in today’s ever-changing business environment. Currently, enterprises are faced with the challenge of making faster decisions, despite the limited skill base to assist more frequent […]

In the last year or so we have seen Forrester, Gartner, Aragon and IDC all talking explicitly about the power of Decision Management: Roy Schulte of Gartner was talking Decision Management and decision models at the Gartner Data and Analytics Summit last week and recently said Stop talking to business leaders about technology and, instead, […]

Learn how to deliver data-driven claims handling decisions to maximize straight-through processing and minimize risk. Free 30′ Express Webinar This webinar has taken place – slides and recording are available on SlideShare. A claims handling pilot delivers data-driven claims risk, fraud and wastage decisions directly into your claims process. Using real-world examples, learn how you […]

To succeed with AI, focus on decisions, not a separate initiative. As companies invest in AI technologies, it is clear a technology-led approach does not work. To get business value from AI, companies should focus AI efforts on improving business decisions. A recent survey of executives adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides critical context for companies […]

Recently one of our top Global 500 clients summarized the value of our Decision Management approach to building a digital business platform. It is such a good summary I decided to share it here on our blog. In their words, our Decision Management approach is: Systematic We have a repeatable, documented, comprehensive, end-to-end approach that […]

Happy New Year! 2017 saw strong growth in decision management and decision modeling with DMN, especially in claims, underwriting, marketing and origination. Customers increasingly are choosing Decision Management to integrate advanced analytics, business rules and AI into their operational systems, and deliver consistent decisions across multiple applications and channels. There were also notable changes in how customers […]